Calendar: Weird Al Yankovic, Main Plaza Music

The parody-happy Weird Al Yankovic will grace us with his presence Sunday night. At one time, Weird Al’s website along with Liza MInnelli’s showed appearances at the Majestic Theatre on July 18. If it had held, that would have been a show for the ages. Instead Weird Al was forced to relocate to Sunken Garden Theater. When Liza canceled her appearance here because of a bad knee, that opened the door for Weird Al to reclaim the Majestic.

Also, there is a great music lineup at Main Plaza including the West Side Horns on Saturday night.

As always, these listings are the work of Weekender calendar editor Stefanie Arias, aka “Stefanie’s Apprentice.”

Friday

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Friday-Monday

San Antonio Rose Live Aztec Theatre, 104 N. St. Mary’s St., (210) 212-7638. Historic theater is home to a new classic country music revue, which includes songs such as “Hey Good Lookin’ ” and “Is Anybody Going to San Antone” performed by a 10-member band of musicians from Nashville, Branson, Austin and San Antonio. 7 p.m. Fridays, 2 and 7 p.m. Saturdays, 7 p.m. Sundays-Mondays. $20-$49. Visit www.saroselive.com.

“Visit to the Past” The Alamo, 300 Alamo Plaza, (210) 273-1730. San Antonio Living History Association presents a historical program showing the sights, sounds, skills and lifestyles of early San Antonio. 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Sunday

Weird Al Yankovic Majestic Theatre, 224 E. Houston St., (210) 226-3333. Though a new album won’t be out until later this year, the accordion-playing rock satirist does have “The Essential Weird Al Yankovic,” a two-disc, 38-song hits compilation, to promote. Also available — a digital-only EP, “Internet Leaks,” that previews the next record, which includes the T.I. parody “Whatever You Like.” NOTE: Show moved from Sunken Garden Theater this week; tickets can be exchanged for comparable seats after 3 p.m. Sunday. $25.75-$555 at Ticketmaster outlets. Showtime is 8 p.m.

CANCELED — Liza Minnelli Majestic Theatre, 224 E. Houston St., (210) 226-3333. Legendary singer and star of Broadway and movies had to cancel her show due to complications from knee-replacement surgery she had in January. No word yet on whether it will be rescheduled. Upcoming:

Wednesday

Michael Schenker Group Backstage Live, 1305 E. Houston St., (210) 224-2747. German guitarist who has been rocking with a variety of bands since the ’70s, starting with the Scorpions with his brother Rudolf, returns to town fronting a band that includes veteran drummer Carmine Appice and bassist Elliott “Dean” Robinson, who also owns Dean Guitars. Sister Sin, SA Sanctuary and Wolfpak open. Doors open at 8 p.m.; music at 8:30; Schenker at 11:30. $15 at Flipside Records, wwwEtix.com. Upcoming shows at Backstage Live:

Thursday

Movies by Moonlight HemisFair Park, (210) 207-3677. Weekly outdoor movie series continues with “Gremlins.” Pre-movie entertainment begins at 7:30 p.m., movie at 8:30 p.m. Free. Concessions available for purchase. Bring a lawn chair or blanket or your own snacks. Free parking after 6 p.m. at the lot across from the federal courthouse on Durango Boulevard. Rest of the schedule:

• July 29: Star Trek (2009)

• Aug. 5: Sleepless in Seattle

• Aug. 12: Urban Cowboy

• Aug. 19: Enchanted

• Aug. 26: Pride & Prejudice

• Sept. 2: Fiddler on the Roof

• Sept. 9: Hairspray

• Sept. 16: Jailhouse Rock

• Sept. 23: Annie

• Sept. 30: Funny Girl

July 24

July 25

“Quantum Piano” San Fernando Cathedral, 115 Main Plaza, (210) 464-1534. Musical Bridges Around the World presents a performance of works by Chopin and Rachmaninoff, performed by Japanese pianist Kensuke Ota. 6:30 p.m. Free.

Aug. 1

Charlie Daniels Band Majestic Theatre, 224 E. Houston St., (210) 226-3333. North Carolina-bred fiddler/guitarist Charlie Daniels was fusing country and Southern rock long before it was cool. His 1979 hit “The Devil Went Down to Georgia” remains a classic revved-up fiddle tune. $45 at Ticketmaster outlets. 7:30 p.m.

Aug. 6

Aug. 7

Ron White Majestic Theatre, 224 E. Houston St., (210) 226-3333. Cigar-smoking, scotch-drinking Texan returns to San Antonio after two years, this time with a new comedy album, “Behavioral Problems,” under his belt buckle. $47.75 at Ticketmaster outlets. 7:30 p.m. Upcoming shows:

• Brian Regan, Aug. 19 ($39.50 at Ticketmaster)

• Daniel Tosh, Oct. 3. ($37.50 at Ticketmaster)

• Cheech & Chong, Nov. 20 ($39.50-$65)

Aug. 13

“1964: The Tribute” Majestic Theatre, 224 E. Houston St., (210) 226-3333. Return of the Beatles tribute band, which re-creates a mid-’60s concert rather than trying to cover the band’s entire career, a la “Rain” or “Beatlemania.” $30-$40 at Ticketmaster outlets. 8 p.m. Upcoming at the Majestic:

• Asia, Aug. 23 ($25-$45 at Ticketmaster)

• Kenny Loggins, Aug. 27 ($35-$60; on sale at 10 a.m. Friday)

Aug. 14

Ford Canoe Challenge River Walk, (210) 227-4262. More than 90 canoe teams, including local celebrities, city officials, corporate teams and Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts compete in timed heats. Race begins and ends at the Chamber of Commerce; the route goes through and around the Convention Center and Rivercenter lagoons. 7-11 a.m.

Patti LaBelle Majestic Theatre, 224 E. Houston St., (210) 226-2891. The original “Lady Marmalade” is on the road and said to be working on a new album. Her last release was 2006’s “The Gospel According to Patti LaBelle.” 8 p.m. $55-$95 at Ticketmaster outlets.

Aug. 31

“A Prairie Home Companion” Summer Love Tour Majestic Theatre, 224. E. Houston St., (210) 226-3333. Garrison Keillor and his colleagues are in the mood for love: Their concert tour focuses on romantic love through songs, poetry and stories. The show will feature familiar “Prairie” elements such as Guy Noir, Dusty & Lefty and “News From Lake Woebegon,” plus Sara Watkins (from the bluegrass band Nickel Creek), sound effects man Fred Newman and Keillor walking through the audience during intermission to lead singalongs of “Unchained Melody” and “Can’t Help Falling in Love.” $50-$70 through Ticketmaster outlets. 8 p.m.

Sept. 8-26

“Jersey Boys” Majestic Theatre, 224 E. Houston St., (210) 226-3333. First show in the 2010-2011 Broadway Across America Series is the story of Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons. 8 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturdays, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Sundays. Also 2 p.m. Sept. 9 and 23. $25.25-$68.25 at Ticketmaster outlets. Next season’s Broadway Across America series includes: